I review the history of forest tent caterpillar, Malacosoma disstria (Hübner) (Lepidoptera: Lasiocampidae), occurrence from 1938 to 2001 throughout Canada, with emphasis on the insect’s impact on tree ...

The forest tent caterpillar prefers the foliage of sugar maple, poplar, ash, oak, birch, red gum, and black gum. The early spring feeding often results in destruction of the buds before they have a ...

Using aerial sketch map data spanning more than 1 000 000 km2 across Canada, I use cluster analysis to show that outbreaks of forest tent caterpillar, Malacosoma disstria Hübner (Lepidoptera: ...

Forest tent caterpillar has a row of “keyhole” or “boot print” white marks along the center of its back, one on each body part or segment. • Western tent caterpillars may sport a variety ...

The city will be spraying boulevards, city-owned parks and cemeteries. Daily inspections will determine where areas of priority are. Video: Forest tent caterpillar infestation taking over Winnipeg ...